Bajaj Electricals Receives Rs 19.93 Crore GST Assessment Orders from Tamil Nadu
Bajaj Electricals has received two GST assessment orders from Tamil Nadu Commercial Tax Officer totaling Rs 19.93 crore in demands, covering FY 2019-20 (Rs 11.20 crore) and FY 2022-23 (Rs 8.73 crore). The orders relate to alleged input tax credit discrepancies and turnover differences, with the company planning to challenge them through appropriate legal channels.

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Bajaj Electricals Limited has received two GST assessment orders from Tamil Nadu authorities totaling Rs 19.93 crore in demands. The company disclosed this development through a regulatory filing to stock exchanges on March 14, 2026, under Regulation 30 of SEBI Listing Regulations.
Assessment Orders Breakdown
The Commercial Tax Officer from Chennai Central jurisdiction issued both assessment orders under the Tamil Nadu GST Act, 2017. The company received these orders on March 13, 2026, at 16:11 hours.
| Assessment Period: | Total Demand | Tax Demand | Interest | Penalty | Legal Section |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2019-20: | Rs 11.20 crore | Rs 3.66 crore | Rs 3.88 crore | Rs 3.66 crore | Section 74 |
| FY 2022-23: | Rs 8.73 crore | Rs 5.09 crore | Rs 3.13 crore | Rs 0.51 crore | Section 73 |
| Total: | Rs 19.93 crore | Rs 8.75 crore | Rs 7.01 crore | Rs 4.17 crore | - |
Nature of Alleged Violations
The assessment orders address different GST compliance issues across the two financial years:
FY 2019-20 Assessment:
- Alleged difference in input tax credit (ITC)
- Alleged short payment of tax due to turnover differences
- Issued under Section 74 of Tamil Nadu GST Act, 2017
FY 2022-23 Assessment:
- Alleged excess claim of input tax credit
- Alleged difference in ITC calculations
- Issued under Section 73 of Tamil Nadu GST Act, 2017
Company's Legal Response Strategy
Bajaj Electricals management is evaluating appropriate legal remedies to challenge these assessment orders. The company has indicated potential legal avenues including:
- Filing appeals before the appropriate appellate authority
- Submitting writ petitions before the Hon'ble High Court
- Other legal options as deemed appropriate by management
Financial Impact Assessment
The company has clarified that there is no immediate impact on its financial operations or other business activities due to these assessment orders. According to the regulatory filing, the financial impact would be limited to the extent of demands raised and penalties levied, but only if the orders materialize after the legal process concludes.
Regulatory Compliance Details
The disclosure was made pursuant to Regulation 30 of SEBI Listing Regulations, read with sub-para 8 of Para B and sub-para 20 of Para A of Part A of Schedule III. The filing was signed by Prashant Dalvi, Chief Compliance Officer & Company Secretary, and submitted to both BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited in accordance with the company's Policy on Determination of Materiality for Disclosure of Events or Information.
Historical Stock Returns for Bajaj Electricals
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -5.11% | -3.52% | -9.68% | -42.19% | -36.74% | -61.17% |


































